Spiritual Formation: Spiritual Companioning Program
Requirements & Objectives
This practicum consists of a two year program of twelve sessions each year. Years 1 and Year 2 do not have to be taken in sequence; yet participating in both years is strongly recommended.
Program Fees: $575.00 each year
Deposit ($50.00) and application: Due June 1, 2010
Books: Approximately $100.00 - may be purchased through Dominican Center
Formal Requirements:
Completion of Foundations in Spirituality (exceptions may be made if there is sufficient foundation in the study of Christian spirituality)
- Commitment to regular prayer practice and reflection on being a spiritual companion to others
- Willingness to participate in all aspects of the program including written papers and Peer Group presentations, required readings and preparation for each session
- Participation in personal companioning, individual or group spiritual direction during the program
- Attendance at all sessions
- Annual directed retreat (silent retreat)
Program Objectives:
- To learn the art of contemplative presence to others
- To explore systems theory and its effects on individuals and communities within a spiritual context
- To foster adult spirituality by deepening a person's knowledge of self and relationship with God in order to integrate contemplation and action
- To expand one's personal worldview to encompass social and cosmic realities
- To discover the interconnection of contemplation, and Spiritual Companioning as it leads to both personal and social transformation
- To encourage reflection on experience through peer group participation
- To provide tools for ongoing individual and group discernment